What is the cheapest way to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Karlstein am Main and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlstein am Main to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and arriving at Köln via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Karlstein am Main and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Karlstein am Main to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dettingen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Karlstein am Main to Cologne?

The distance between Karlstein am Main and Cologne is 216 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.

How do I travel from Karlstein am Main to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlstein am Main to Cologne bus from?

Karlstein am Main to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where do I catch the Karlstein am Main to Cologne train from?

Karlstein am Main to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dettingen station.

Train or bus from Karlstein am Main to Cologne?

The best way to get from Karlstein am Main to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Karlstein am Main to Cologne bus arrive?

Karlstein am Main to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Karlstein am Main to Cologne train arrive?

Karlstein am Main to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Karlstein am Main to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlstein am Main to Cologne is 220 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Karlstein am Main to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlstein am Main to Cologne?

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Karlstein am Main to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Dettingen to Frankfurttrain Re54 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
2h 20m
€38–142
Train via Frankfurt #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dettingen to Frankfurttrain Re54 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 47m
€28–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 34m
€29–46
Drive 219.8 km
1. Drive from Karlstein am Main to Colognecar 219.8 km
1h 58m
€32–46
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dettingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 49m
€116–215
Train
1. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
2h 21m
€38–154

Karlstein am Main to Cologne by train

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Distance: 215.6 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Karlstein am Main, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Dettingen to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €23–26 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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